The Hermitage is an important village house, prominent within the market square, with the benefit of private parking for a number of cars and 0.26 acres of garden. The house is Grade II* listed, believed to date back to the mid-17th century, built of limestone ashlar, with elegant and generous proportions.

The accommodation comprises an entrance and reception hall, a beautiful drawing room with an open fireplace, an impressive dining room, a large kitchen/breakfast room of over 40 feet, a storage cellar, and to the first and second floor, 8 bedrooms
including 3 suites. To the west lie the private walled gardens, well planted, with areas of lawn and shrub borders, a private off-lane parking area and gated access back on to Horsefair.

The Hermitage lies within the picturesque market town of Deddington, not far from the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Deddington provides good local shops and facilities, including the well-known Eagles delicatessen, a Co-op supermarket, a post office, a surgery, a highly regarded farmers market, and a number of public houses. Comprehensive facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Banbury, Woodstock, Chipping Norton, and Oxford. Daylesford Organic Farm is 18 miles away, and the popular Soho Farmhouse is only 7 miles away. The village has excellent communications with access to London by road in approximately 70 miles, London Marylebone from either Bicester or Oxford train stations taking approximately 45 minutes, Birmingham Airport is approximately 45 miles, Heathrow Airport 62 miles, and Oxford Airport 12 miles. The village is also well located for a number of sought-after Oxfordshire schools, including Bloxham School, The Dragon, Summer Fields School, Chandlings Prep School, Oxford High School, Headington School, St Edward's School, Magdalen College School, Swanbourne House School, and Winchester House School. Sporting activities in the area include racing at Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon, polo at Kirtlington, golf at Tadmarton or Heythrop Park, and motor racing at Silverstone.

Bloxham 5 miles, Kings Sutton 5 miles, Banbury 6 miles (London Marylebone 62 minutes) M40 (J 10) 8 miles, Chipping Norton 10 miles, Soho Farmhouse 7 miles, Bicester North (London Marylebone from 45 minutes) 12 miles, Bicester Village Station (London Marylebone from 52 minutes) 12.8 miles, Oxford Parkway (London Marylebone from 73 minutes) 13 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).

The 'City of Dreaming Spires' really has become the stuff of dreams for many homebuyers looking for a slice of something quintessentially British, and with its surrounding beautiful countryside, chocolate-box villages and outstanding globally-renowned educational institutions, it’s easy to understand why. Handy for the commuter needing to be in the office a few days a week, London is just an hour by car and with two mainline rail stations to Paddington and Marylebone – it offers the commuter a range of equally useful options. In addition, Heathrow and Gatwick airports are also just an hour away by car or rail. From our office in the centre of Oxford at 274 Banbury Road, Knight Frank helps homebuyers find their new home in Oxford. Relocating from abroad? We can help make your move to Oxford stress-free through our relocation services. 

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